53 Nominations but No Wins: The Emmy Drought of Better Call Saul

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• "Better Call Saul" sets a grim record at the Emmys 2024 with 53 nominations but zero wins, despite its critical acclaim.
• In contrast, its predecessor "Breaking Bad" won 16 Emmys, including Best Drama Series twice.
• Other shows like "Succession" and "The Bear" dominated the awards, with "Succession" nearly sweeping its categories.

The 2024 Emmy Awards marked a bittersweet milestone for the acclaimed series "Better Call Saul."

Despite receiving a staggering 53 nominations throughout its six-season run, the show failed to secure a single Emmy win. This situation starkly contrasts with its predecessor, "Breaking Bad," which garnered 16 Emmy wins, including twice being named Best Drama Series.

In its final Emmy appearance, "Better Call Saul" was nominated in several categories but lost to other shows. Notably, it was beaten by "Succession" in the Drama Series category, with Bob Odenkirk losing Best Actor in a Drama Series to Kieran Culkin of "Succession." Rhea Seehorn also missed out on the Supporting Actress award, which went to Jennifer Coolidge for "The White Lotus."

"Succession" and "The Bear" were among the night's big winners. "Succession" nearly swept its nominated categories, with Sarah Snook, Matthew MacFadyen, and Kieran Culkin all securing wins. "The Bear" also had a successful night, dominating the comedy categories.

Despite the snubs, "Better Call Saul" has been recognized with four Critics Choice Awards and a Creative Arts Emmy Award in 2020 for its short form series "Better Call Saul: Ethics Training with Kim Wexler." The show's end without an Emmy win signifies a disconnect between critical acclaim and award recognition, highlighting the unpredictable nature of award ceremonies.

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